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The Plain Dealer via AP • Tuesday December 4, 2012 6:07 AM

CLEVELAND — Relatives of one of two people killed in a barrage of 137 bullets fired by 13
Cleveland police officers during a chase asked for a federal probe yesterday, and the mayor
appealed for patience as the widening investigation continued.

“He was unarmed and executed by police. Tim didn’t deserve to be killed,” said Michelle Russell,
sister of one of the victims, Timothy Russell, 43.

Family members said firing that many shots was unjustified. Officers say the driver rammed a
patrol car and nearly hit an officer, and force was necessary.

Earlier, Mayor Frank Jackson said at a City Hall news conference that he would support police in
the case if procedures were followed, but there will be consequences if they weren’t.

The mayor said the key issues in Thursday’s chase and gunfire include the number of officers
involved and whether proper tactics were used.

The mayor reiterated that the city was reaching out to federal officials for help and
recommendations. He asked for patience as the investigation continues.

Spokesman Mike Tobin with the U.S. attorney’s office said it had no comment.

Investigators from the Ohio attorney general’s office and the Cuyahoga County sheriff’s
department joined the investigation.

No weapon or shell casings were found in the vehicle.

The medical examiner said yesterday that the victims were tested for gunpowder residue, which
could indicate whether they had fired a weapon and tossed it. Results of the gunpowder-residue
tests could take weeks.

The chase began when an officer heard a gunshot in downtown Cleveland. The chase extended more
than 5 miles into Bratenahl and East Cleveland.